I wanted to wait for a couple more minutes, but we also have the other impending exit for Mr. Sullivan, who needs to leave at 9:50 a.m. for another meeting, so we need to use the time we have.
A special welcome to Mr. Murphy. I sat on the public accounts committee, usually under his leadership as chairman, so it's good to see you here, Mr. Murphy.
Good to see you, Mr. Parliamentary Secretary, as well.
Without any further ado, I will let Mr. Sullivan begin.
The focus of our meeting today was to be specifically what parliamentarians can do to assist in the activities of VAC, and Mr. Sullivan will also be expanding on what Veterans Affairs Canada will be doing as far as remembrance for Remembrance Day is concerned.
The witnesses we were to have after Mr. Sullivan were not able to make it today, so we'll have a shorter meeting. They will be able to come after we're back from our constituency week.
Mr. Sullivan, please go ahead with your opening remarks.